How to pronounce typhonic
Say it like ty-FON-ik. Typhonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FON).
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- ty
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typhonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of typhonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ty-FON-ik.
What does typhonic mean?
- Relating to a typhoon.
Words that rhyme with typhonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of typhonic.
Questions about saying typhonic
How do you pronounce typhonic?
Say ty-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /taɪˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /taɪˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typhonic?
Typhonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FON). Broken into parts: ty · FON · ik.
Is typhonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /taɪˈfɒnɪk/ (ty-FON-ik).